Another from NAMM- The Copper Top

[dougk]

Part of this years NAMM display, this was a pet project of mine based on the old EKO Ekomaster400

It's based on my Kauer Daylighter Express model. So solid Spanish Cedar body, spanish cedar neck (24.75" scale). The pickups are Lollar Goldfoils (fantastic!). Top is Tupelo Orange metal flake (.004, .008 and .015" flake) with one of the limited run Copper Mastery's. Pickguard is a textured polycabonate like they use for light fixtures that I cut and bound. I also bead blasted the back side to get just the right opacity. Lastly as a tip of the hat to Supro this has a Kauer emblem I designed in conjunction with a friend and laser cut out of 1/8" acrylic on my laser.

Lots of little unique details. The back is white pearl while the neck is black. The knobs are Hofner Teacup repro's that I modded to sit as tight to the nut as possible then made my own ring surrounds (colored in with goldtop lacquer).

I love this thing. Sounds amazing and is so unique looking.

 

[Alex W]

You had me at offset and goldfoils.

 

[jelloman]

Stop it...

...just stop it...

 

[GreatDane]

i think i like the new logo best.

 

[Kerouac]

I hate you for posting that. SO much want.

 

[jp_nyc]

Love it.

 

[Denverdave]

I really, really like that. It reminds me a little bit of the MIA Reverends, though the construction is totally different.

What is it about Cedar that as a builder you like so much? It is not a super common body wood. In fact I'm not sure I have played an electric with a cedar body.

 

[Guitar Heel]

Would.

 

[GilmourD]

One day Doug will be the #1 cause for divorce in the US.

 

[GreatDane]

I really, really like that. It reminds me a little bit of the MIA Reverends, though the construction is totally different.

What is it about Cedar that as a builder you like so much? It is not a super common body wood. In fact I'm not sure I have played an electric with a cedar body.

see his signature. it's spanish cedar, which is essentially mahogany (so named by a moron apparently).

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

My first Kauer will be a doghair Starliner with Supertrons. Maybe a Silver Top will be #2.

 

[Tiltsta]

Wow, I really love that.

 

[335clone]

The more I see copper on guitars, the more I like it. Love the way it is self relicing over a much shorter time than other materials. I'm not into sparkly finishes, but you are on the right track Doug.

 

[Denverdave]

see his signature. it's spanish cedar, which is essentially mahogany (so named by a moron apparently).

Thanks......that question answered......

 

[Elias Graves]

That's hot. Damn hot.
Well done, Doug. Well done.

 

[dougk]

Thanks guys!! Much appreciated. I love how this one turned out.

 

[profgalen]

Drool...Absolutely fan-freakin-tastic!


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[LeftyTom]

Surf-tastically shagadelic.

 

[newbuilder]

Wow!

 

[BlockInlay]

what a great looking guitar! shame they don't make traffic reflectors big enough to cut out the exact same pick guard. or do they?

love it